KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After taking the season series from Denver this past weekend, Western Michigan was able to move up in the latest national polls. 

The Broncos moved up one spot to No. 14 in the USCHO poll, jumping over fellow NCHC member Colorado College. In the USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll, WMU didn't move and stayed at No. 14.  

North Dakota, Denver, St. Cloud State, Colorado College and Omaha joined WMU as NCHC teams ranked in the top 20. The NCHC and Hockey East are the only two conferences with six ranked programs.  

Western Michigan will be back at home this weekend for a two-game series with Omaha. The Broncos took four out of six points against the Mavericks in Omaha back in November. This will be the third straight week the Broncos have played a team ranked in the top-20. 

This season, WMU has been celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bronco Varsity Hockey, which has been commemorated in a variety of ways, including a special 50th Anniversary logo at center ice, special in-game tributes throughout the season, and a special Alumni Weekend for Bronco Hockey on Jan. 26-27. In addition, every season ticket holder has received a special 50th Anniversary puck to commemorate this season.